Willian (footballer, born 1983)

Brazilian footballer

For the Arsenal player, see Willian (footballer, born 1988). For another Brazilian footballer, see Willian (footballer, born 1986).

Willian Xavier

Willian at KV Kortrijk in 2008

Personal information
Full name|  Willian Xavier Barbosa
Date of birth|  (1983-09-22) 22 September 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth|  Campo Grande, Brazil
Height|  1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)|  Forward
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2000|  Comercial (MS)|  ?|  (?)
2001|  Figueirense|  ?|  (?)
2001–2003|  Atlético Paranaense|  ?|  (?)
2003|  → Votuporanguense (loan)|  ?|  (?)
2004|  Rio Branco (SP)|  ?|  (?)
2005|  America (RJ)|  0|  (0)
2005–2006|  Vasco da Gama|  9|  (1)
2006–2007|  Botafogo|  4|  (0)
2007|  → Vegalta Sendai (loan)|  2|  (0)
2007|  Vitória|  0|  (0)
2008|  Rio Preto|  0|  (0)
2008–2010|  Botafogo (SP)|  0|  (0)
2008–2009|  → KV Kortrijk (loan)|  26|  (5)
2010–2013|  Santo André|  1|  (0)
2012|  → Portuguesa (loan)|  |
2014|  Botafogo (SP)|  10|  (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Willian Xavier Barbosa, known simply as Willian, (born 22 September 1983) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward.

## Club career

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Willian signed a new 3-year contract with Atlético Paranaense in 2003[1]

In 2005, he left for Rio de Janeiro club America. In mid-2005 he was signed by Vasco da Gama in short-term contract. He made his Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut for Vasco. In mid-2006 he left for Botafogo. In January 2007 he was loaned to a Japanese club on loan.[2] He wore no. 11 shirt. However he only played and released on 17 July.[3]

In summer 2008, he was transferred to the Belgian club K.V. Kortrijk which plays in the Belgian first division.

He returned to Brazil in 2010. In mid-2010 he signed a 2-year contract with Santo André, however he broken his leg against Guaratinguetá.[4][5] Later Guaratinguetá player Júlio César was suspended for 180 days.[6]

## References

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1. ^ "BID Especial: CLUBE ATLETICO PARANAENSE – CURITIBA/PR". Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (in Portuguese). 6 April 2004. Archived from the original on 2 May 2005. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
2. ^ ジョニウソン選手、ウィリアン選手期限付き移籍加入のお知らせ [Player Jonilson and William joined the club in temporary deal]. Vegalta Sendai (in Japanese). 17 January 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
3. ^ ウィリアン選手契約解除のお知らせ [William was released from his contract]. Vegalta Sendai (in Japanese). 18 July 1007. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2011.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
5. ^ "Victor Sony pode fazer sua estréia pelo Ramalhão".
6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 September 2011. Retrieved 22 November 2011.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

## External links

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* Willian at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
* "Stats Centre: Barbosa Facts". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
* "Futpédia: William (William Xavier Barbosa)". Globo Esporte. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
* http://www.netvasco.com.br/versao10/futebol/jogadores/72.shtml

Portals:

* Biography
* Brazil
* Association football

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals